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In Memoriam to a Deceased Member
A group of 9 of us made this hike from the parking on Hurricane Mtn Road. Trail was clear until we hit the first ledges. The ice there was easily stepped over or around, but by 2400 feet elevation we decided to put on Microspikes, and we kept them on the rest of the way to the summit, and the return.
Much of the trail was covered in thick ice, but soft enough that Microspikes were a good choice. Intermittent patches of dry ground would have made crampons overkill.
On the descent, the Mikes still worked well if stamped into the ice. Some people did slip and fall, and there was some bushwhacking off trail around the ice.
Much of the trail was covered in thick ice, but soft enough that Microspikes were a good choice. Intermittent patches of dry ground would have made crampons overkill.
On the descent, the Mikes still worked well if stamped into the ice. Some people did slip and fall, and there was some bushwhacking off trail around the ice.
